Nearly 9 miles of private trails
FORHA trails for walking, biking, hiking, and horseback riding wind through the community.
Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas 29.7306° N, 98.6263° W
Fair Oaks Ranch
A Hill Country city of oak-shaded neighborhoods along Cibolo Creek, where private trails, a nature preserve, and a long-established homeowners association give it a relaxed, rural feel close to I-10.
Some sections gated
- Type
- Incorporated city made up of many neighborhoods
- Access
- Some sections gated, others open
- Counties
- Bexar, Kendall & Comal (varies by address)
- HOA dues
- FORHA: $130 per year (homes)
- Schools
- Boerne ISD serves most of the city
Community overview
Life in Fair Oaks Ranch
Fair Oaks Ranch is both a city and a community. The land was once a working ranch owned by oilman and rancher Ralph Fair Sr., and his family began developing it as a residential community in the 1970s before residents incorporated the city in 1988. Today it sits on both sides of Cibolo Creek just off I-10 West, between Boerne and northwest San Antonio, and its boundaries cross three counties.
What buyers notice first is the variety. Fair Oaks Ranch is made up of many smaller neighborhoods, some gated and some open, ranging from established homes on generous, tree-covered lots to acreage properties and newer sections with their own neighborhood amenities. Two homes a few streets apart can feel very different, and that range of choice is a big part of the appeal.
The Fair Oaks Ranch Homeowners Association, serving the community since 1975, maintains three private parks, a private nature preserve, and nearly nine miles of private trails for walking, biking, hiking, and horseback riding. It also hosts long-running traditions like Santa at the Ranch and the Easter Egg Scramble. Nearby, the privately owned Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club offers two 18-hole courses through a separate membership.
For buyers drawn to space, mature oaks, and a small-town rhythm with San Antonio within easy reach, Fair Oaks Ranch offers a lot of choice in one place.
Community highlights
What stands out
Private nature preserve
A private preserve and three private parks maintained by the homeowners association.
Neighborhood variety
Gated and open sections, established and newer homes, and lots from modest to multiple acres.
Golf & country club
Two 18-hole courses at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club, a private club with separate membership.
Community traditions
Santa at the Ranch, the Easter Egg Scramble, Shred Day, and a Veterans Day celebration.
Cibolo Creek setting
The city spans both sides of Cibolo Creek in the rolling Hill Country off I-10.
Example home
A home in Fair Oaks Ranch
One active listing that shows the kind of home you'll find here. Listings change quickly, so ask us for what's available now.
Listing photosOn the listing page
Boerne, TX 78015
11 Falls View
In a private gated section of Fair Oaks Ranch.
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Baths
- 4 full
- Living area
- 4,130 plus basement sq ft
- Lot
- 0.39 acre
- Garage
- 3-car, side entry
- Built
- 1996
Active as of October 22, 2026. Details come from MLS data on the linked page and may change. Shown as an example only; availability isn't guaranteed.
Amenities & lifestyle
Ways to spend your days
Each amenity is labeled with who can use it. Labels reflect what the community, HOA, or builder publishes, so confirm details for any specific home.
Recreation
- Two 18-hole golf courses (Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club)Separate membershipPrivate club. Confirm current club amenities and membership options with the club.
- Neighborhood-level amenities in some sectionsCertain sectionsSome sub-neighborhoods have their own pools or parks.
Outdoor Living
- Nearly 9 miles of private trails (walking, biking, hiking, horseback riding)HOA residents
- Private nature preserveHOA residents
- Three private parksHOA residents
Community Spaces
- FORHA office and member servicesHOA residents
- Gated entries in some sectionsCertain sections
Lifestyle
- Community events: Santa at the Ranch, Easter Egg Scramble, Shred DayHOA residents
- Veterans Day community celebrationHOA residents
Separate membership Privately operated; membership is separate from HOA duesCertain sections Specific to certain sections of the communityHOA residents Available to eligible HOA residents
HOA information
Homeowners association
- Association
- Fair Oaks Ranch Homeowners Association (FORHA)
- Website
- FORHA website
- Management
- Not listed; contact the FORHA office.
- Contact
- 7286 Dietz Elkhorn, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015Phone: 210-698-2225Email: hoa@forha.orgOffice hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Maintains
- Three private parks
- A private nature preserve
- Nearly 9 miles of private trails
- Architectural review
- Exterior changes may require approval from FORHA and from any neighborhood association that also covers the property. Check the governing documents for the specific unit.
- Documents
- FORHA governing documents
- Good to know
- FORHA is the master association. Many Fair Oaks Ranch neighborhoods also have their own association (for example, Arbors of Fair Oaks, The Woods at Fair Oaks, and Deer Meadow Estates) with separate dues, rules, and amenities. Confirm which associations apply to any specific home.
HOA dues$130per yearHomes ($75 per year for lots). Billed by mail and due in January.Provided by Haven Bound Group, October 2026. Dues figures may not be 100% accurate. Confirm current dues and any transfer fees with the HOA.
HOA fees, amenities, rules, restrictions, management information, and access privileges are subject to change and may vary by subdivision or property. Buyers should independently verify all details with the applicable HOA, management company, and current governing documents before purchasing.
Property taxes
Property tax rates in Fair Oaks Ranch
The verified 2026 stack for the Bexar County example at 11 Falls Vw is $2.080444 per $100 taxable value (2.080444%). Fair Oaks Ranch also spans Kendall and Comal counties and two school districts; those county variants are shown as partial only because special-district applicability is parcel-specific.
Rates are dollars per $100 of taxable value. A $2.00 rate per $100 is equivalent to 2.00% annually, before exemptions and other adjustments. Property taxes are separate from HOA dues.
Verified example rate
Bexar County example: 11 Falls Vw
11 Falls Vw, Fair Oaks Ranch — Bexar County / Boerne ISD
2.080444%$2.080444 per $1002026 tax year
| Taxing entity | Rate per $100 |
|---|---|
| Bexar County Road and Flood | $0.014036 |
| Alamo Community College District | $0.16665 |
| Bexar County Hospital District | $0.276235 |
| Bexar County | $0.285963 |
| San Antonio River Authority | $0.0193 |
| City of Fair Oaks Ranch | $0.31176 |
| Boerne ISD | $1.0065 |
Complete 2026 stack: six entities in the official Bexar parcel report plus separately billed Boerne ISD; no ESD appears on that report.
Published components
Kendall County / Boerne ISD
Fair Oaks Ranch parcels in Kendall County served by Boerne ISD
Verify full rate2026 tax year
| Taxing entity | Rate per $100 |
|---|---|
| City of Fair Oaks Ranch | $0.31176 |
| Kendall County | $0.373 |
| Boerne ISD | $1.0065 |
City guidance confirms these bills; confirm Cow Creek, WCID/MUD, or other special-district applicability by parcel before combining.
Published components
Comal County / Comal ISD
Fair Oaks Ranch parcels in Comal County served by Comal ISD
Verify full rate2026 tax year
| Taxing entity | Rate per $100 |
|---|---|
| City of Fair Oaks Ranch | $0.31176 |
| Comal County | $0.273 |
| Comal ISD | $1.0748 |
The City identifies this county/ISD pairing; Lateral Road, ESD, water, and other special-district applicability needs an address lookup.
Published components
Comal County / Boerne ISD
Fair Oaks Ranch parcels in Comal County that are within Boerne ISD
Verify full rate2026 tax year
| Taxing entity | Rate per $100 |
|---|---|
| City of Fair Oaks Ranch | $0.31176 |
| Comal County | $0.273 |
| Boerne ISD | $1.0065 |
The City says some Comal County residents are in Boerne ISD; special-district applicability is not parcel-verified, so no total is stated.
11 Falls Vw is a Bexar County example only, not a proxy for Kendall or Comal parcels. Its Bexar tax-office report enumerates Road and Flood, college, hospital, county, river authority, and City; City guidance confirms its Boerne ISD bill is collected separately by Kendall AD.
Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District publishes $0.005/$100 for 2026 where applicable, and Bexar ESD #4 publishes $0.074872/$100; neither was listed for the representative parcel, and no WCID/MUD/groundwater or ESD component was added without parcel evidence.
The City spans Bexar, Kendall, and Comal counties and Boerne ISD/Comal ISD. Its guidance explains that tax bills can be split among Bexar, Kendall, and Comal collectors; verify entity stack, exemptions, and school assignment by address.
Tax sources & address lookup
Bexar County: 2026 Official Tax Rates & Exemptions Bexar County Tax Office: 11 Falls Vw jurisdiction report City of Fair Oaks Ranch: Property Tax Servicing City of Boerne: Current Tax Rates Comal County: 2026 Tax Rate for All Taxing Units Fair Oaks Ranch official standards-of-cover document Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District: Tax Rates Verify your property's taxing entitiesTax information checked October 22, 2026. The tax year shown is the latest verified year for that rate, not necessarily the current year.
A mailing address does not establish city limits or taxing districts. The exact bill depends on the parcel, each entity's taxable value, exemptions and appraisal limits. Special districts or assessments may apply. Verify the full taxing-entity list and current adopted rates for the specific home; figures shown are not a tax quote.
Location & nearby conveniences
Where Fair Oaks Ranch sits
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Community (numbered)Your places (A, B, C)HighwayPark or preserveCreek
Pin: City Hall and FORHA office, 7286 Dietz-Elkhorn Rd (OpenStreetMap). Pins mark a general location, not a subdivision boundary.
Drive to your places
Directions from Fair Oaks Ranch to the places that matter to you.
ALauren's neighborhoodTrails at Westpointe2509 Pennilynn Way, San Antonio, TX 78253BShopping and diningThe Shops at La Cantera15900 La Cantera Pkwy, Ste 6698, San Antonio, TX 78256CTemple20080 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258
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The basics
JurisdictionCity of Fair Oaks Ranch (78015); spans Bexar, Kendall and Comal counties
SchoolsBoerne ISD serves most of the city. Confirm school assignment by address.
Housing data · City of Fair Oaks RanchHomes (housing units): 3,991 (±419)Owner-occupied: 97% of occupied homesSingle-family detached: 97% of homesMedian year built: 2002 (±4)U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024 (tables B25001, B25003, B25024, B25035). Figures are estimates; ± shows the margin of error. View Census data
Major roads
- I-10 West
- Dietz-Elkhorn Rd
- Fair Oaks Pkwy
- Ralph Fair Rd
Nearby
- Boerne and the Hill Country Mile
- Leon Springs dining
- The Rim and The Shops at La Cantera
Community website & resources
Helpful links
Official sources are labeled. Independent guides and builder pages are marked so you know where information comes from.
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